Injured Indian worker seeks help for amnesty
abu dhabi — A crippled Indian worker, who is overstaying in the UAE, is unable to avail of the country’s amnesty programme due to his limited mobility.
Khader Mohammed Adnan, 26, from Kerala has sustained multiple injuries to his backbone and fractures on both legs in a worksite accident in August this year.
“I cannot walk without the help of crutches. There is severe pain on by back when I sit down for a long period. I neither have the means nor the physical ability to go to the embassy or any amnesty centre,” the helpless worker told Khaleej Times.
Medical records showed that he was under treatment at the Mafraq Hospital for two months in inpatient acute care, and was discharged on September 29.
Adnan said he fell unconscious after the accident and was rushed to Sheikh Khalifa Medical City in Abu Dhabi. Later, he was transferred to Mafraq Hospital. “I underwent five surgeries, including skin grafting on my back and my legs. Now, I can manage to walk a little with the help of the crutches.”
The man claimed that the accident occurred three days before
I neither have the means nor the physical ability to go to the embassy or any amnesty centre.”
Khader Mohammed Adnan
the end of the available 30-day grace period after the cancellation of his visa.
“Even my ticket was booked, and I was looking forward to return to my family when the accident happened. I slipped and fell down from a ladder at a construction site where I was working on daily wages.”
Adnan said he came to the UAE nine years ago and was working as a cook for an Arab family till August. He was doing odd jobs after his visa was cancelled by his employer. “My family incurred a huge debt after marrying off my two sisters. I am the sole breadwinner for my parents. I am not in a position to let them know about my situation.”
His biggest worry is not having a passport to fly home. “I lost my passport on the day of the accident. I was carrying it with me in a small plastic bag but it was left behind when I was taken to the hospital. Now after two months, I am unable to trace it.”
Adnan said he needed help to approach the embassy to obtain an emergency certificate, and apply for amnesty.
“I don’t even have an extra pair of clothes or a mobile phone let alone enough money to purchase a ticket. I don’t know how I will survive or fund my further treatment. But now, all I want is to go home but my immobility is the biggest challenge,” said Adnan.